About the course

From the world’s tallest buildings and most spectacular bridges, to airports, highways, hospitals, rail networks and flood defences, civil engineers provide the critical infrastructure that makes our world work. This course is designed to provide the educational base you need to become professionally recognised as a chartered engineer. You’ll learn to apply the principles of structural engineering, geotechnical engineering, hydraulics and hydrology, environmental engineering, materials, surveying and construction. You’ll also discover the latest techniques and developments, such as low- carbon materials and sustainability. For this degree we’ve partnered with the world-renowned BRE to give you access to specialist facilities, projects and lectures.

Why choose this course?

The School has over 50 years' experience of teaching engineering and has established an excellent international reputation

This degree allows you to benefit from the use of laboratory facilities and staff expertise at BRE (formerly Building Research Establishment)

Students from the School of Engineering and Technology have previously completed work placement years at companies including: BMW (UK) Manufacturing Ltd, Bosch Thermotechnology, and Microsoft

Recent Engineering graduates have gone on to work at organisations including: Dyson, Ministry of Defence and JCB

What job can I get?

Employment prospects for civil engineers are strong, both in the UK and overseas. The UK government recently announced major infrastructure projects worth around £460bn, while global construction is expected to grow by some 75% by 2025. Graduates can go on to careers in multinational consultancies, as well as smaller design and project management companies, utility companies and the public sector.

Course details

Careers

Employment prospects for civil engineers are strong, both in the UK and overseas. The UK government recently announced major infrastructure projects worth around £460bn, while global construction is expected to grow by some 75% by 2025. Graduates can go on to careers in multinational consultancies, as well as smaller design and project management companies, utility companies and the public sector.

Teaching methods

The School has a reputation for innovation in teaching and learning, where nearly all MSc modules are delivered through a combination of traditional face-to-face teaching and backup tutorial's using the University's StudyNet web based facility. StudyNet allows students to access electronic teaching and learning resources, and conduct electronic discussion's with staff and other students. A heavy emphasis is placed on theory and practice, and the School has a policy of using industrial standard software wherever possible. Students will also benefit from use of laboratory facilities and staff expertise at BRE (formerly Building Research Establishment). You will also work with other students on an industry proposed design project.

In addition to the academic fees, students will be responsible for their costs of travel to BRE and for the costs of the residential field course at level 5.

Structure

Level 4

Core Modules

Mechanical Science - 15 Credits

Career Skills Development - 0 Credits

Civil Engineering Materials 1 - 15 Credits

Site Surveying and Setting Out - 15 Credits

Principles of Sustainable Design and Construction - 15 Credits

Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics - 15 Credits

Dynamic Earth - 15 Credits

Engineering Mathematics - 15 Credits

Engineering Application of Mathematics - 15 Credits

Optional

Level 5

Core Modules

Structural Mechanics - 15 Credits

Career Planning - 0 Credits

Mathematical Modelling and Simulation - 15 Credits

Soil Mechanics - 15 Credits

Civil Engineering Materials 2 - 15 Credits

Civil Engineering Structural Design - 15 Credits

Hydrology and Open Channel Hydraulics - 15 Credits

Surveying and Highway Engineering - 15 Credits

Construction and Building Management - 15 Credits

Optional

Level 6

Core Modules

Careers Portfolio - 0 Credits

Individual Major Project - 30 Credits

Geotechnical Design - 15 Credits

Advanced Structural Analysis and Design - 15 Credits

Sustainable Engineering - 15 Credits

Industry Group Design Project - 30 Credits

Optional

Year Abroad - 0 Credits

Semester Abroad - 0 Credits

Flood Management and River Engineering - 15 Credits

Civil Engineering Placement Year - 0 Credits

Highway and Traffic Engineering - 15 Credits

Fees & funding

Fees 2019

UK/EU Students

Full time

£9250 for the 2019/2020 academic year

Part time

£1155 per 15 credits for the 2019/2020 academic year

International Students

Full time

£12350 for the 2019/2020 academic year

Part time

*Tuition fees are charged annually. The fees quoted above are for the specified year(s) only. Fees may be higher in future years, for both new and continuing students. Please see the University’s Fees and Finance Policy (and in particular the section headed “When tuition fees change”), for further information about when and by how much the University may increase its fees for future years.

The University of Hertfordshire is committed to welcoming students with a wide range of qualifications and levels of experience. The entry requirements listed on the course pages provide a guide to the minimum level of qualifications needed to study each course. However, we have a flexible approach to admissions and each application will be considered on an individual basis.